A returning player that is on the rise offensively for the Lakers… Had a tremendous spring and will compete for minutes up front at forward… Plays with a “never say die” attitude and is always active on the field… Has some of the best foot skills as anyone on the team... A potential All-Peach Belt Conference hopeful.
2006: Made steady improvements during his sophomore season in a Laker uniform... Played in 17 games with six starts... Ranked fifth on the team in scoring with three goals and four assists for 10 points... Scored a goal each against Lees-McRae, North Georgia and Lander... Recorded an assist against Rollins, North Georgia, Emory and Francis Marion.
2005: Saw action in 10 games as a freshman at forward.
High School/Club: Four-year letterwinner, playing his final three seasons at Sprayberry High School... High School head coach was Gary DeHaven… Served as team captain and was Most Valuable Player during his senior, leading the team in scoring… Helped lead Sprayberry to the Class AAAAA state tournament during his senior season... Leading goal scorer in Cobb County as a senior… Played club soccer for U-18 Cherokee Redwings.
Personal: Mother is Velichka Kalinova... Favorite food is steak… Favorite television show is “Friends”… Major is business.